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as in wrongdoing
improper or illegal behavior
some rough play got the hockey player fined for misconduct on the ice
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as in adultery
a sexual encounter or relationship between a married person and someone other than their spouse
both parties cited misconduct as the reason for the divorce
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as in to abuse
to manage badly
misconducted the polar expedition and paid for his mistakes with his life
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Recent Examples of misconduct
Evan Mealins, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
Newsweek previously revealed that hundreds of U.S. border officers are under investigation for alleged misconduct.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The Trump team, widely reported to have been blindsided by allegations of personal misconduct by Hegseth, is said to be considering other options to supplant Hegseth as pick to lead the Pentagon.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
The Memphis Police Department was found to be in violation of the U.S. Constitution due to a pattern of misconduct involving discrimination and excessive force, according to an investigation by the Department of Justice.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
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The unscheduled air date comes on the heels of misconduct allegations raised against the country music legend.
—Evan Mealins, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
Newsweek previously revealed that hundreds of U.S. border officers are under investigation for alleged misconduct.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The Trump team, widely reported to have been blindsided by allegations of personal misconduct by Hegseth, is said to be considering other options to supplant Hegseth as pick to lead the Pentagon.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
The Memphis Police Department was found to be in violation of the U.S. Constitution due to a pattern of misconduct involving discrimination and excessive force, according to an investigation by the Department of Justice.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconduct
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Both men have pleaded not guilty and denied wrongdoing.Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
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Both justices have denied any wrongdoing, and Alito has said the flag-flying was entirely his wife’s doing.Alison Durkee, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The flick was a comedic noir that imagined a Hollywood where cartoons and humans live together, and the plot involved murder, adultery, blackmail and other adult topics.Victoria Edel, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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She’s getting beheaded for committing adultery with a distant cousin.Elle Carroll, Vulture, 18 June 2024
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The University of Chicago has long abused its architectural treasures.Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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On Tuesday, lawmakers approved a special counsel to investigate whether Yoon committed insurrection and abused his power by issuing martial law.Jessie Yeung, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Such interactions may cause prospects to question the appropriateness of your outreach, damaging trust and credibility.Samuel Darwin, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Two main water reservoirs were also reportedly damaged, Reuters reported.Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The lawsuit alleges the restaurant violated the Texas Dram Shop Act by failing to uphold its staff to safely sell alcoholic beverages.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Faced with community complaints, Mayor Karen Bass retools her affordable housing strategy July 6, 2024 This summer, low-income housing advocates sued the city alleging that Feldstein Soto and Park, with the tacit support of Bass, violated fair housing laws by slow-walking the project.Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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An audit found that Richmond allegedly mismanaged a streetlight maintenance contract, leading to $1.2 million in questionable charges.Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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Dealers are furious and say that parent company Stellantis is ruining a good thing by jacking up prices and mismanaging its vehicle lineup.Daniel Wine, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Misconduct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconduct. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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